Following Liu Ji's fierce words and clear-cut opposition, there was silence in the study, and the rain gurgled outside the window.
Fang Jun remained silent.
When he first advised His Majesty Li Er to set up a military aircraft office, one of the reasons was to break the situation in which the Guanlong clan controlled the government, so that the military power of the Sixteenth Guards Army would be concentrated in the hands of His Majesty Li Er, so that the imperial court would no longer have to suffer from the "strong branches and weak cadres"
In the history of "numerous warlords", military power is vested in the central government; moreover, it is to quickly ascend to the top and enter the highest command system of the military.
However, the sudden death of His Majesty Li Er made the plan unexpected and could not continue to be implemented as originally envisaged.
One of the reasons is that Li Chengqian is not as wise and powerful as His Majesty Li Er...
A society where imperial power is supreme is very likely to lead to two completely opposite social states: If the king is wise, he can rely on the supreme imperial power to unify the power of the country, mobilize the potential of the entire society in a short period of time to reform national policies, and unleash unparalleled productivity.
Avoid the constraints of all forces and achieve a prosperous age; and if the monarch is foolish, the stronger the imperial power and the more concentrated the military power, the greater the harm will inevitably be caused.
Every concentration, dispersion, and change of imperial power means the reorganization of the highest power structure. The manifestations from top to bottom are political turmoil and repeated national policies. In the struggle, the accumulated wealth of the past decades or even hundreds of years is consumed.
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Li Chengqian is indeed kind and modest, but he does not have the basic conditions to become a "British Lord". He does not have the perseverance and perseverance, let alone the wisdom to discern every detail. If such a monarch controls the supreme power, a fluctuation in thought and a change in will will occur.
, will bring immeasurable damage to established national policies.
Therefore, the establishment of the Military Aircraft Department when His Majesty Li Er was in office could gather military power and stabilize the political situation; if the Military Aircraft Department was reestablished at this time, it would definitely lay the root of disaster...
If he doesn't speak, others will naturally not jump out to speak.
Li Ji held great power in both the military and political aspects, but what he cared about most was to avoid being too powerful to overthrow his master. He wanted to leave the center of power in a "self-defeating" way. Naturally, he would not think about becoming one of the leaders of the Military Aircraft Department again.
This goes against his philosophy.
Li Jing has the reputation of "Military God". Even if he has endured for more than ten years, his prestige in the army is still not inferior to that of Li Ji. However, he is old and has been used to the ups and downs of officialdom and the indifference of people over the years, and he has no enthusiasm for power.
He only wanted to end the chaos and wipe out the rebels, so he retired to Linquan and used his current achievements to ensure stability and prosperity for future generations.
Li Xiaogong has been "self-defiled" since the early years of Zhenguan, and used "greed of money", "lust", "arrogance" and other means to waste away all his past achievements. If His Majesty Li Er had not restored him to serve as the protector of Anxi, he would definitely not have done so.
He would re-enter the center and he didn't care at all whether the military aircraft department was established or not.
As for Li Daozong, even if the Military Aircraft Department is re-established, he cannot be the leader, so naturally he will not care...
None of the top brass in the military are enthusiastic about the re-establishment of the Military Aircraft Service, and the civilian government is even more abhorred by such an institution that concentrates military power and bypasses the political hall. Who can refute Liu Jie's words?
On the throne, although Li Chengqian tried his best to control his emotions, the changes in his face could not hide the anger and displeasure in his heart.
He is familiar with history books and naturally knows that there have been countless kings and emperors throughout the ages, but there have never been many people who can truly be supreme in the world and follow the rules. The so-called "finger to the sun and moon" and "king over the world" are all nonsense, but at this moment
Seeing that his proposal was opposed by both civil and military parties at the same time, he was still deeply shocked.
Understanding is one thing, being able to accept it is another...
However, there are advantages to being soft-tempered. After hitting a wall, you can be aware of the danger in time and prepare yourself mentally to wisely avoid such a big pit that may sink you deeply.
Especially when he discovered that Fang Jun, who had always supported him unfailingly and never cared about personal interests, rarely acquiesced to Liu Ji's rebuttal...
Li Chengqian calmed down, took a breath, nodded and said: "Liu Shizhong's words are reasonable. It's because I didn't think carefully. I won't mention it for now and will discuss it later."
The power of the Military Aircraft Department is an irresistible temptation for any emperor. Since the restoration of the Military Aircraft Department is currently blocked, it may be shelved for the time being. When the situation changes in the future, it will not be too late to discuss it when there is another good opportunity.
The civil and military officials were relieved to see that Li Chengqian obeyed his advice and admitted that he was "not thoughtful" in public. At the same time, they also deeply felt that his Majesty was indeed gentle in temperament and tactful in his dealings.
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Cen Wenwen said with great emotion: "Your Majesty is as open-minded and broad-minded as ever. He is truly a holy king rarely seen throughout the ages. I am fortunate enough to have you under your wings and I will do my best to assist you in achieving the imperial hegemony. If not for this oath, both humans and gods would be destroyed."
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After saying this, he stood up and bowed his head to the ground. With an excited expression, he bowed and paid homage.
The other ministers also stood up and paid homage one after another, saying in unison: "Assist the Holy Lord and die before you!"
Li Chengqian also stood up, feeling excited when facing the approval of the ministers. He waved his hands repeatedly and said: "Although I am the supreme emperor, I cannot achieve my own achievements with the welfare of the world. The great ancestor Emperor Jinyang raised troops to help the troubled times and end the war of the late Sui Dynasty.
Unifying the mountains and rivers, Emperor Taizong's golden armor and iron horse, the Holy Emperor of all generations, created the prosperous age of Zhenguan among the ruins! I have insufficient talents, shallow virtues and poor fortune, and dare not compare myself to the late emperor. I only hope to work with you to rectify Li Zhi and revitalize all industries.
Let the world be at peace, the people be prosperous, and things be prosperous. Thousands of years later, when future generations remember me and all your ministers, they will say, 'I will live up to the title of benevolence and harmony', and my wish will be fulfilled."
It is true that he does not have the talent and strategy of His Majesty Li Er, but he still has a clear understanding.
The era we live in is different, and the national policies implemented must also be somewhat different. Who does not envy the great achievements of the Qin Emperor and the Han Dynasty in unifying China and driving away the Xiongnu? But blindly pursuing those special achievements and hegemony, regardless of the current situation, can only end up like Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty.
That kind of foundation was completely ruined, it ended sadly, and it left a legacy of infamy for generations to come.
The Zhenguan Dynasty has indeed shown the image of a prosperous age. The entire country has been publicly liberated from the ruins of the turmoil in the late Sui Dynasty. All industries are prosperous and people can live and work in peace and contentment. However, there have been many wars fought in these years, especially the Eastern Expedition to Goguryeo and the Guanlong Rebellion.
Two years have severely damaged the foundation of the empire, and the foundation accumulated over the past ten years has been almost exhausted. If you want to fully recover, you must rest and recuperate.
If we still think about expanding our territory and conquering the barbarians at this time, we will only end up resorting to militarism, causing harm to the country and the people.
In the next twenty to thirty years, at least, domestic affairs will be the main focus, with foreign war as a supplement. Taking advantage of the surrender of the barbarians and the elimination of foreign aggression, we will create a glorious and prosperous era and accumulate enough manpower and material resources to deal with the next unknown event.
The unexpected encounters that come from time to time.
This was Li Chengqian's public announcement of his future governing national policy, and it was also his intention to express his feelings to the ministers of civil and military affairs - everything should focus on stability.
I will not be too ambitious, nor will I be ambitious. I will be a gentle and kind-hearted emperor with a relatively peaceful governing philosophy.
This is the political declaration of the new emperor.
All gentlemen, encourage each other.
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In the middle of the night, the stars and the moon were dim. Although the rain had become lighter, the pattering of rain had not stopped. The garrison troops around Chang'an received orders and set out overnight, moving towards the Lishan and Baqiao areas. On the vast Guanzhong Plain, a group of troops
The army advanced at full speed in the heavy rain, and the torrent gathered at Chanshui, Lishan, Baqiao, and Longshou Canal. They were strong and mighty, waiting for the arrival of the rebels.
Xue Wanche, who was stationed on the north bank of the Wei River, also led the Youwu Guards to leave the camp and move eastward until they were less than twenty miles away from the confluence of the Wei River and the Ba River before setting up camp again. The horses did not take off their saddles or their armor, waiting for work.
More than 100,000 troops formed a defensive front of more than 50 miles from north to south on the eastern front of Chang'an, encircling Chang'an with impregnable strength.
At the same time, the news that Yuchi Gong led his elite troops to leave Tongguan and defeated the Sixth Army of the East Palace and marched straight into Chang'an also spread rapidly. Not only the people in Chang'an City were panicked, many dignitaries and merchants began to pack up their belongings and leave the city for their villas and estates.
To avoid disaster, the whole audience's hearts were filled with excitement.
In any age, there will be no shortage of people who are willing to sell for a price and engage in business management. Especially when there are many powerful families, some people who had already hidden their thoughts when they saw Li Chengqian firmly ascending the throne immediately began to make moves.
Although the four gates of Chang'an are tightly closed, entry and exit are cut off, but Chang'an, which has just experienced a series of major events such as the Guanlong Rebellion, the death of the late emperor, and the Jin King's Rebellion, has various yamen and a complex military composition, making it difficult to fully implement military orders. This has caused constant chaos inside and outside Chang'an.
There are all kinds of news coming in and out, and countless people and families with interests are secretly discussing, planning, and trying their best to gain more benefits from the chaos.